Philosophia to Open Second Spot, Bringing Greek Small Plates to Point Hope
A new restaurant is coming to Clements Ferry in the Point Hope community. This marks the second location for Philosophia on the Cainhoy Peninsula. Its first outpost opened in Mount Pleasant. Founded by Justin Hunt and Dimitri Hatgidimitriou, this location is the latest addition to their restaurant group, which also...
Charles, Baxter to bring Gullah culture center stage on June 4
If you make your way to Boone Hall Plantation and Gardens in Mount Pleasant, you can find a unique presentation titled “Exploring the Gullah Culture.” In it, the Gullah Geechee people demonstrate the history of their culture through storytelling, dance and, critically, song. The Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage...
Restaurant Review: A Taste of the Mediterranean – Warm Hospitality and Inspired Cuisine at...
For many that have called Mount Pleasant / Charleston home for many years, Bacco Italian was a destination for authentic Italian cuisine. So much so that the team closed for 2 weeks annually to study in Italy and re-discover the menu. Bacco Italian is but a memory, but Taverna Philosophia has stepped into the space...
Immigration sting operation occurred over weekend
MORNING HEADLINES | Law enforcement officials confirmed Sunday that a task force conducted a targeted sting operation in Ladson Saturday night into Sunday morning. Few details are available on what was called a “targeted enforcement operation” on Sunday in a Facebook post that generated more than 2,600 comments.
Vape shop permit stirs zoning debate in Hunt Club community, public hearing set for...
LOWCOUNTRY, S.C. (WCIV) — Should a vape shop be allowed near a residential area? Well, some members of the Hunt Club community are doing what they can to make sure that doesn’t happen. “It's not an issue of whether vaping is legal. I'm not here to argue that,...
State Rep. Wendell Gilliard at home recovering after I-26 crash
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — A spokesperson for State Representative Wendell Gilliard said he is at home resting comfortably following a collision on I-26 last week and is eager to return to serving the people of Charleston and South Carolina. The collision occurred near Exit 77 Wednesday, according to a...
Mount Pleasant leaders to discuss E-bike regulations
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) – Mount Pleasant town leaders will discuss Monday setting additional regulations for E-bikes. Restrictions on E-bikes were first discussed in August 2023, and an ordinance was passed a month later in September. It included prohibiting people from riding E-bikes in the town’s commercial...
Buc-ee’s suing SC company over armed beaver merch
GOOSE CREEK, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Popular gas station chain Buc-ee’s is taking a South Carolina clothing company to court over its iconic beaver logo. Buc-ee’s filed a copyright infringement lawsuit on May 27 against Goose Creek-based apparel company Born United. Born United has both a private label...
How running out of gas led this SC native to launch a small business
Amber Murray hates stopping for gas. So in 2021, she started a small business based on the notion that other drivers must hate it too. For a membership fee, her South Carolina-based company, Fuel Flo, will come to your home or office to top off your tank. On Friday, after...
This Eatery Serves Some of the Best Pasta in South Carolina
I walked into this cozy spot, drawn by the buzz of happy diners and the smell of fresh pasta. It’s the kind of place where you feel fancy but not out of place, where the food makes you smile with every bite. This restaurant serves up Italian dishes with a modern twist, using local ingredients to create flavors that stick with you long after you leave.
